EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Camdan McWright's parents talk about last moments with son
The parents of Camdan McWright, the San Jose State football player who was killed in a collision with a school bus last week, spoke about the last moments with their son during a press conference Monday.
The parents of Camdan McWright, the San Jose State football player who was killed in a collision with a school bus last week, spoke about the last moments with their son during a press conference Monday.
California test scores decline; racial disparities remain
Most California students did not meet standards in math and English this year, state officials announced Monday in another example of test scores continuing to fall after the pandemic — including notable declines for Black and Latino children.
Most California students did not meet standards in math and English this year, state officials announced Monday in another example of test scores continuing to fall after the pandemic — including notable declines for Black and Latino children.
Rival school honors fallen San Jose State football player with moment of silence
A San Jose State University freshman football player, who was killed just hours before he was set to travel with the team for a game, was honored by New Mexico State University during its homecoming weekend even though the football game was postponed.
A San Jose State University freshman football player, who was killed just hours before he was set to travel with the team for a game, was honored by New Mexico State University during its homecoming weekend even though the football game was postponed.
US math scores drop to lowest levels ever recorded during pandemic, report says
Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.
Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.
San Jose State football players, students gather for vigil after freshman is hit and killed by bus
Dozens of students and coaches marched from the San Jose State campus to a vigil at 10th and Reed streets Friday evening, to light candles and share memories of 18-year-old freshman Camdan McWright.
Dozens of students and coaches marched from the San Jose State campus to a vigil at 10th and Reed streets Friday evening, to light candles and share memories of 18-year-old freshman Camdan McWright.
San Jose State football player dies after being struck by school bus
Camdan McWright, a freshman on San Jose State's football team, was killed while riding an electric scooter.
Camdan McWright, a freshman on San Jose State's football team, was killed while riding an electric scooter.
University of Arizona professor killed on campus by former student, police say: New details released
Murad Dervish is accused of killing Thomas Meixner, who headed UArizona's Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences and was an expert on desert water issues.
Murad Dervish is accused of killing Thomas Meixner, who headed UArizona's Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences and was an expert on desert water issues.
Missouri school where radioactive waste was found will switch to virtual learning
A study released by a chemical company found nuclear material in several places inside the elementary school. An Army Corps of Engineers official questioned the report saying the agency found no contamination at the school or areas nearby.
A study released by a chemical company found nuclear material in several places inside the elementary school. An Army Corps of Engineers official questioned the report saying the agency found no contamination at the school or areas nearby.
UC Berkeley hires private security to patrol area around dorms at night
University of California Berkeley has hired a private security vendor to staff guards outside three of the campus dorm complexes.
University of California Berkeley has hired a private security vendor to staff guards outside three of the campus dorm complexes.
Schools work to support students suffering from pandemic learning loss
State test scores from the past two years show the pandemic put children behind on key learning benchmarks leaving behind a learning gap that districts are now working to close.
State test scores from the past two years show the pandemic put children behind on key learning benchmarks leaving behind a learning gap that districts are now working to close.
East Bay high school teacher on leave after inappropriate reading material assigned
A high school teacher in Union City was placed on administrative leave after assigning reading material that some parents deemed sexually explicit and inappropriate, according to the school district superintendent.
A high school teacher in Union City was placed on administrative leave after assigning reading material that some parents deemed sexually explicit and inappropriate, according to the school district superintendent.
Man assaults 3rd grader at Oakland school over alleged bullying, parents say
The Browns say he grabbed two boys on campus that day. They also believe he’s related to one of their son’s schoolmates and was upset because he thought the boys were bullying his niece over snacks.
The Browns say he grabbed two boys on campus that day. They also believe he’s related to one of their son’s schoolmates and was upset because he thought the boys were bullying his niece over snacks.
Parents demand answers from Oakland school child with autism roamed to Wendy's drive-thru
Parents of a child with autism are demanding answers after he walked away from his Oakland elementary school, and was not found until hours later.
Parents of a child with autism are demanding answers after he walked away from his Oakland elementary school, and was not found until hours later.
8-year-old boy saves choking classmate: ‘My dad taught me’
Garrett Brown said he knew exactly what to do when he saw his classmate choking during lunch.
Garrett Brown said he knew exactly what to do when he saw his classmate choking during lunch.
How to apply for student loan debt forgiveness
Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.
Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken sits down with Condoleezza Rice at Stanford
Current Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former one Condoleezza Rice held a forum on technology and diplomacy in front of a packed auditorium at Stanford University.
Current Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former one Condoleezza Rice held a forum on technology and diplomacy in front of a packed auditorium at Stanford University.
Student loan forgiveness website launches in test mode — applications available ‘periodically’
Applications for federal student loan relief are live on the government’s student aid website — sort of.
Applications for federal student loan relief are live on the government’s student aid website — sort of.
South San Jose man's dog suffers meth poisoning
A warning for residents in South San Jose, following a rash of drug poisonings affecting pets.
A warning for residents in South San Jose, following a rash of drug poisonings affecting pets.
Former school superintendent in San Jose awarded $2 million in gender discrimination verdict
Gomez worked for the Evergreen School District for 32 years, eventually becoming the 1st woman superintendent in the District’s history. In 2015, she discovered through a compensation study that she was being paid about $42,000 less than the man who had the job before her.
Gomez worked for the Evergreen School District for 32 years, eventually becoming the 1st woman superintendent in the District’s history. In 2015, she discovered through a compensation study that she was being paid about $42,000 less than the man who had the job before her.